In a statement Historic England said it was "aware of a developing straw shortage and understands the impact this is having ...

A blaze in a thatched house spread to four properties, the fire service said. Firefighters were called to Cranford Road, ...

Homeowners can apply to their local planning authority for permission to change the material of their thatched roof. Historic England have a statutory role in the planning system and local ...

Khazima, who is coached by her father Mahboob Basha, has fulfilled her brother Abdul Rahman’s dream of winning the title; she ...

With the stunning landscapes of Co Galway at your doorstep, this location provides a great blend of rural countryside living ...

Supplies of straw for thatched roofs are low due to three poor harvests, says a thatcher A thatcher with a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw had caused problems for ...

The materials used to build your home can be a crucial factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries, says a team of UVA researchers.

Topping a Tudor house will be a chimney, often intricately detailed or with a decorative brick design. Chimneys were invented ...

Upminster’s 15th-century Tithe Barn is undergoing restoration, including re-thatching with 30 tonnes of reed, thanks to funding from the ...

Bill Gates became, at 31 years old, the youngest self-made billionaire in the world. Personal computers were rapidly becoming ...